Longissimus Capitis Flashcards
1
Q
origin
A
medial to upper border of longissimus cervicis, articular processes of C4-C7
2
Q
insertion
A
posterior edge of mastoid process
3
Q
innervation
A
dorsal rami C3-C8
4
Q
blood supply
A
- muscular branches of occipital artery
- deep cervical branch of costocervical trunk
5
Q
actions
A
- bilaterally extends vertebral column
- unilaterally rotates face laterally